"It is impossible to value things you do not live."

                                                                                  (found on suzyhumanity)

I find myself lacking words today... but feel as though this beautiful verse sums up most of what I am feeling. This is what I plan to do. I will seek peace and pursue it.

Love you all. Enjoy some fresh air and pray for the snow to stay far, FAR, away. :)

"I am learning how to be content in whatever state I am." Phillipians 4:11

I find myself feeling very refreshed tonight. Day by day I am discovering the beauty in the midst of all the gray. I previously mentioned my case of the "winter blues," and was encouraged by a dear friend to begin searching for hobbies that might bring some light into the darkness. Crafting is a new interest of mine- and one I am going to give a solid effort. (Pictures to come soon).

                                                    (found on suzyhumanity)

Now, of course, that does not mean that I am no longer craving the vibrant colors of Spring. I am still itching to get outside more. I always feel that breathing becomes a bit easier in the Spring (through the lungs and within my soul).

On an even better note, I am ecstatic to share the news that I will soon be the aunt of a beautiful little girl! My sister and her hubby are thrilled, as is the rest of the family, about this little lovebug! Let the spoiling commence! :)

On that adorable note, I'm off until next time. Enjoy your weekend!

"Count your blessings not your problems."

>ACHOO!< Pardon me. I'm afraid I'm under the weather, and have been for a few days. My lovely, but very germ infested 2nd graders have passed on their sicknesses to me. Now, in keeping up with the title of this post, I'm extremely thankful for this blizzard. I have already had one day of sleeping and medicating, and am blessed with yet another. Perfect time to rest and get my health back up to par!

This time off also has me dreaming of crafts, cooking, and warmer weather adventures. I have quite the growing to-do list. The trouble with all this down time is in finding far too many inspirational blogs. If you can really consider that a problem. :)

What's on this to-do list, you wonder? Well.. I'll share a little glimpse:

1. Thrift more + Craft more = Spend less.
2. Add more color to life. (wardrobe, apartment, etc).
3. Nerd it up- read, read, read. 
4. Expand my vocabulary.
5. Travel Experience life in other cultures.
6. Take more photos.
7. COOK!

Well, I'm off to continue browsing blogs, blowing my nose, and drinking some good 'ole orange juice.

Stay safe and warm!

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

I don't know about all of you but I certainly have a case of the winter-time blues. Don't get me wrong, I love a good dose of powdery fun and all that comes with it- but I'm ready for some sunshine and fresh air. (I tend to become quite the hermit in the cold). I'm ready for a new adventure or two.

                                            (found on suzyhumanity)

New blog title: Sink or Swim. Now, granted this phrase usually reflects a sense of self-rescue... I look at it in a slightly different way. I see it as meaning we either choose to succumb to the daily grind and the pain that is so often part of our lives- or we look up and ask for a new light to be shed on the situation. I think it goes hand-in-hand with a great quote I found years back, "Pain can give you sight or make you blind." I choose sight. I choose to swim.

I have been incredibly inspired by several blogs lately to spice up some aspects of my life. Thanks to my sis, I've found several blogs that will help me in my journey to cleanse. I also have a handful of blogs that inspire me to dabble in more artistic ventures such as crafting around the apartment. I'm an avid thrift store shopper and love a good flea market or garage sale find. I'm itching for Spring weather so that I can get out and about to find some trinkets.

Funny side note: I was asked for the billionth time if I live alone today, then this person proceeded to mention that most single women want cats. Ha. How stereotypical. I'd rather have a dog, thanks. :)

P.S. The blog is in the midst of a little revamping... pardon the lack of a decent header and what not. 

Restoration.

"In love, he has to block her attempts until, wounded and aching,
she turns to HIM and HIM ALONE for her rescue."